1 ,1 0 0 Continuance of Continues to Norpine Bally Creek Trail System Trail System CASCADE RIVER

0 STATE PARK 1,30

Trail TRAILS 00 1,1 Hiking 0 0 ,2 Hike/Ski

1 Hiking Ski Difficulty Ratings Easy

0 0 ,0 More Difficult 1 1,200 Pioneer Superior Most Difficult

Cascade 0 Hiking Club 0 .7 mi. .7 1 1, Loop Superior Hiking Trail 00 Natl. Forest Road 1957 1,1 Snowmobile 1.3 mi. Moose Mountain River 0 .4 mi. 00 FACILITIES ,00 1,0 1 BP2 .7 mi. Park Office Public Telephone

BP3 Trail Center Picnic Area 900 .3 mi. Superior Parking Waterfall

900 Overlook

Hiking 1,000 .6 mi. 0 80 Campground Group Camp .4 mi. .5 mi. to Backpack Campsite .8 mi. GRAND MARAIS .6 mi. Trail .5 mi. Restroom/Shower Building .4 mi. .3 mi. 900 .5 mi. 1.1 mi. .2 mi. BP4 .5 mi. RV Sanitation Station

.4 mi. GC1 GC2 70 0 BP1 Lookout .3 mi. group camp Primitive Toilet Drinking Water Mountain parking .3 mi. .3 Dumpster Recycling Station 1,200 BP5 Cascade 61 Firewood Trail 0 .4 mi. .2 mi. 80 .1 mi. Hiking .4 mi. River Carry-in Access Trail .9 mi. Superior Hiking .3 mi. .2 mi.

Superior 1,100 The Cascades 700 .2 mi. Lake Scale 1:14,500 00 .2 mi. .2 mi. 1,0 Superior 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 Cascade Falls .4 mi. Scale in Miles 900 .3 mi. .3 mi. CAMPGROUND 800

40 .5 mi. 00 7 Cascade Lodge 39 The Cascades 38 .6 mi. 41 61 Cascade 32 33 Pike Lake 31 to 30 LUTSEN .3 mi. CASCADE RIVER STATE PARK GRAND 27 29 61 25 MARAIS 20 23 28 19 1 River 26 21 22 24 Deer Yard 15e Lake 37e 14e 12e 8e 10e Caribou 6e 13e 2e Lake 36e 11e Area of Interest 9e Cascade Falls 7e 3e 61 18e 17e host 5e Lake Superior 35e 4e to to 34e LUTSEN LUTSEN 61 16e Lake PARK OVERVIEW Superior MAP AND GUIDE: ABOUT THE PARK SO EVERYONE CAN ENJOY THE PARK... CASCADE RIVER The Cascade River plunges 120 feet through a deep, A FULL SET OF STATE PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS IS twisting gorge on its 17-mile journey to meet Lake AVAILABLE AT THE PARK OFFICE OR MNDNR.GOV. STATE PARK Superior. The result is a spectacular series of cascades for which the river was named. Stand at one of the PARK OPEN 3481 WEST HIGHWAY 61 viewing spots above the river to feel the vibration of the 8 a.m.–10 p.m. daily. Only registered campers allowed LUTSEN, MN 55612 rushing water as it cuts through ancient basalt lava after 10 p.m. COOK COUNTY 218-387-6000 flows. Smaller water features like Spruce, Indian Camp, and Cutface creeks also move through the park. Trails VEHICLE PERMITS wind from Lake Superior up to the Sawtooth Mountains Permits required; purchase at park office or entrance kiosk. with their panoramic view of the North Shore. Pass VISITOR TIPS through the boreal hardwood-conifer forest of aspen, PETS WELCOME birch, fir, spruce and cedar. You may glimpse moose, Keep on 6-foot leash; pick up after; attend at all times; wolves, pine martens, bears or numerous birds. Many of not allowed in buildings or at beaches. • Rocky, uneven terrain make up the the trails and facilities that you see in the park were built beauty of this park. Use caution on by men stationed here at a Civilian Conservation Corps FIREWOOD the trails and wear sturdy footwear. camp in the 1930s. Cascade River State Park was Hike along the Cascade River for stunning views. Purchase only from park office or approved vendor; no • North Shore rivers and streams are established in 1957 so that future generations could gathering firewood in the park. unpredictable. Swimming is not experience these unique natural and historic features. recommended. CAMPGROUND QUIET HOURS  10 p.m.– 8 a.m. • Don’t forget your Minnesota Ski Pass! All skiers must purchase a pass to ski TRAIL HIGHLIGHTS on park trails (purchase at the park office or at mndnr.gov/skipass). Cascade River Lower Loop 0.5-mile loop BE OUR GUEST Hilly • Packed dirt • Bare rock • The Cascade River and other Lake Reach the Cascades Overlook and the Cascade Falls for stunning views. Watch as the Cascade River plunges • Reserve a drive-in campsite and stay awhile. Superior streams are dedicated trout 120 feet through a deep, twisting gorge to Lake Superior, forming a spectacular series of cascades for which Choose electric or non-electric. streams, requiring a license and stamp. the river was named. • Enjoy a get-together with family, friends or a • In an emergency call 911. Lake Superior Shoreline Trail 1.5 miles one-way scout group in the reservable group camp site. • Non-emergency sheriff’s number: Uneven • Bare rock • Hike into a backpack campsite. 218-387-3030 Follow the rocky Lake Superior shoreline for scenic lake views. In winter, enjoy the only cross-country ski trail groomed along the North Shore’s shoreline. • Reserve your campsite by visiting mndnr.gov/reservations or calling Lookout Mountain Loop 3.5-mile loop 1-866-857-2757. ONLY HAVE AN HOUR? Steep • Bare rock • Packed dirt Grab your hiking boots and get ready for a beautiful hike through birch, spruce, and fir. Travel 600 feet in • Discover the Cascades, a series of elevation for breathtaking views of the Cascade River Valley, Lake Superior, and the Sawtooth Mountain range. five small waterfalls, and the Cascade Falls on a half-mile hike on the Cascade River Superior Hiking Trail Loop 7.8-mile loop MORE INFORMATION Cascade River Lower Loop. Steep • Bare rock • Packed dirt Grab water and snacks before heading out on this rugged day hike. The trail leads you up one side of the • Explore over a mile of Lake Superior Cascade River to County Road 45. From there, you will cross under the bridge and return back to the park. shoreline on the park’s Lake Superior Catch glimpses of Lake Superior and the Sawtooth Mountains along the way, and view the many moods of the CURIOUS ABOUT THE LAKE SUPERIOR WATER TRAIL? GO TO MNDNR.GOV/WATERTRAILS Shoreline Trail. Hike or cross-country Cascade River as it rushes through gorges and slows through wider areas. The trail crosses over the County ski this trail for scenic lake views. Road 45 bridge and then under it to continue hiking on the other side of the river (west to east). You’ll find just the reverse when hiking in the other direction. • Relax under a grove of cedar trees at Minnesota Department of Natural Resources one of seven picnic sites along the Information Center Lake Superior shoreline. Parking is MORE TO EXPLORE 500 Lafayette Rd. St. Paul, MN 55155-4040 located a half-mile west of the park • Try your hand at Lake Superior fishing along the • Discover the boreal forest. Follow one of the 888-646-6367 entrance on Highway 61. mndnr.gov/parks Lake Superior Shoreline Trail. many hiking loops through woods and along water features to experience the sights and The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is an • Bring a GPS and search for the geocache. Equal Opportunity Employer. LOOKING FOR MORE TO EXPLORE DURING sounds of the forest. YOUR STAY? VISIT: MNDNR.GOV/CASCADE • Borrow a birding kit or a discovery kit for kids at This information may be available in alternative format upon request. the park office. • Rent snowshoes from the park office in winter. © 2016 | Parks and Trails Division